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A Strong Defense Against Accusations Of Sex Offenses

If you are not charged, but you are being investigated, you must contact an attorney immediately. Do not delay. Smart people hire lawyers before they speak with the police. It is not a sign of guilt if you ask for a lawyer.

If you have been charged with a sex crime, the repercussions you face stretch beyond extensive fines and prison time. You run the risk of being labeled a sex offender — a label that is permanent. You need a criminal defense attorney who understands the implications of the sexually oriented offenses. With more than 200 years of combined legal experience defending people who have been accused of sex crimes in Cincinnati, Lebanon, and Oxford, and throughout Ohio, we understand the weight of these charges. We will aggressively defend your rights by thoroughly investigating the facts and developing a defense based upon the merits of your case.

Call Rittgers & Rittgers at 513-496-0134 to schedule an initial consultation with one of our criminal defense lawyers who is experienced with handling sex crime accusations.

We are available to assist you with criminal law matters related to any sex crime in Ohio, including the sexually oriented offenses we discuss in more detail below:

In addition to a potential jail or prison sentence, many sexual offenses require sexual offender registration. Tier I offenses require annual notification for up to 15 years, Tier II offenses require registration every 180 days for 25 years, and Tier III offenses require an offender to register every 90 days for the rest of his or her life.

Sexually Oriented Offenses By Tiers

The mere stigma related to the false accusation of a sex offense can ruin a person’s life, yet the impact of a conviction is much worse. Through our experience in leadership positions in organizations ranging from the Ohio Criminal Defense Association to the Warren County Bar Association, we have proven that we understand the laws pertaining to sex crimes. We have successfully achieved not guilty verdicts for clients accused of sex crimes and have numerous plea bargains over the past several decades where our clients have escaped the status of being labeled a sexual offender.

Contact us at 513-496-0134 to schedule an initial consultation and find out how we can make certain that your rights are protected.

Client Review: 5/5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“My son was falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. Rittgers & Rittgers (Nick Graman) represented him during the difficult situation and eased our concerns on the process that unfolded. I will continually be grateful for all that was done for my son and our family. If a friend and/or family member ever should need legal representation, I will highly recommend Rittgers and Rittgers, Attorneys at Law and specifically Nick Graman for their outstanding service to our community.” – Robin Getz

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Local Mayor Accused of Sexual Imposition. Faced Mandatory Sex Offender Registration: Our client was the mayor of a local village and was accused by an employee of inappropriate sexual touching. He was charged with Sexual Imposition. Although only a misdemeanor, if convicted our client would have been a Registered Sex Offender as required by law. The mayor was removed from office pending trial. Following a jury trial he was found NOT GUILTY and was reinstated as mayor shortly thereafter.

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Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Murder, Involuntary Manslaughter, Child Endangerment

A young woman was wrongfully accused of murdering her infant child after she reported that she had buried a stillborn fetus in her backyard after unexpectedly having a miscarriage. A local prosecutor’s office indicted her for Murder and other charges and used video interrogation which they claimed to be a confession to justify the charges. A jury deliberated fewer than five hours and acquitted her of all the serious charges including Murder, Involuntary Manslaughter, and Child Endangerment…

Criminal Defense Results

No Charges Filed

Rape Accusation

Our client was accused of rape after a friendship he had with a woman turned romantic. After a night of drinking and sex in downtown Cincinnati, the woman claimed she was forcibly raped. The woman had often expressed guilt when flirting with our client because of having a boyfriend…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Underage Possession and Consumption

After being found in a bathroom with her highly intoxicated friend, our client admitted to drinking when she was questioned by the police. Despite her admission to consuming alcohol, attorney Nicholas Graman successfully argued that there was no proof the consumption occurred…

Criminal Defense Results

Charge Dismissed

School Threat

Our client was accused of leaving a note on his desk that stated he wanted to kill another student and “shoot up” the school. He was charged with Making False Alarms. The prosecutor refused any reduction, so Steve Kilburn filed a motion to dismiss that was ultimately granted by the Court…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Public Indecency

After a tumultuous upbringing, a teenager who was upset with her mother, accused her mother’s boyfriend of masturbating in front of her. No plea was offered by the prosecutor that did not include at least ten days of jail and a criminal conviction that would impact our client’s job…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Theft

Our client was charged with theft after she mistakenly accepted a package from UPS that was addressed to a neighbor. Nicholas Graman successfully showed that UPS had delivered the package to the incorrect address and that our client accepted the package without knowing it was not hers…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Gross Sexual Imposition

A juvenile was accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with another juvenile in a basement after school. The Warren County Prosecutor’s office refused any plea to a non-sexual offense given the accusations. During trial, Charlie M. Rittgers successfully demonstrated…

Criminal Defense Results

No Charges Filed

Rape Accusation

Our client was accused of rape after a friendship he had with a woman turned romantic. After a night of drinking and sex in downtown Cincinnati, the woman claimed she was forcibly raped. The woman had often expressed guilt when flirting with our client because of having a boyfriend…

Criminal Defense Results

Charge Dismissed

School Threat

Our client was accused of leaving a note on his desk that stated he wanted to kill another student and “shoot up” the school. He was charged with Making False Alarms. The prosecutor refused any reduction, so Steve Kilburn filed a motion to dismiss that was ultimately granted by the Court…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Public Indecency

After a tumultuous upbringing, a teenager who was upset with her mother, accused her mother’s boyfriend of masturbating in front of her. No plea was offered by the prosecutor that did not include at least ten days of jail and a criminal conviction that would impact our client’s job…

Criminal Defense Results

Motorcycle Crash

Theft

Our client was charged with theft after she mistakenly accepted a package from UPS that was addressed to a neighbor. Nicholas Graman successfully showed that UPS had delivered the package to the incorrect address and that our client accepted the package without knowing it was not hers…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Gross Sexual Imposition

A juvenile was accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with another juvenile in a basement after school. The Warren County Prosecutor’s office refused any plea to a non-sexual offense given the accusations. During trial, Charlie M. Rittgers successfully demonstrated…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Underage Possession and Consumption

After being found in a bathroom with her highly intoxicated friend, our client admitted to drinking when she was questioned by the police. Despite her admission to consuming alcohol, attorney Nicholas Graman successfully argued that there was no proof the consumption occurred…

Criminal Defense Results

Successful Plea

First Offense OVI

Our client was charged with an OVI after a car crash in Hamilton County, Ohio. She submitted to standardized field sobriety tests and provided a breath sample. Her BrAC registered 0.158 which is roughly twice the legal limit in Ohio. Through plea negotiations, Charles M. Rittgers was able to facilitate…

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